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Ministry of Science & Technology
Union Minister Dr Jitendra says, Global Clean Energy Action Forum meet at USA offers India an opportunity to present Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision before the world
Before leaving on a 5-day visit to USA as the head of a high -level Joint Ministerial official delegation, Dr Jitendra Singh told the media, he is looking forward to very close engagements at the Plenary and Roundtables of Global Clean Energy Action Forum
Union Minister of State  Ministry of Science and Technology; Minister of State  Ministry of Earth Science; MoS PMO, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions,Space and Atomic Energy, Dr Jitendra Singh said that Global Clean Energy Action Forum meet offers India an opportunity to present Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision before the world.
Before leaving on a 5-day visit to USA as the head of a high -level Joint Ministerial official delegation, Dr Jitendra Singh told the media, since the forum will bring together all the stakeholders including at least 30 Ministers from different countries, hundreds of CEOs and business leaders, scientists and academicians, it is also an acknowledgement of the leading role assumed by India under PM Modi in issues related to Clean Energy concerns.
Dr Jitendra Singh recalled that only last month, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, had approved India’s updated Nationally Determined Contribution  to be communicated to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change .
India at the 26th session of the Conference of the Parties  to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change  held in Glasgow, United Kingdom in November, 2021 expressed to intensify its climate action by presenting to the world five nectar elements  of India’s climate action.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, on August 15, 2021, Prime Minister Modi launched the National Hydrogen Mission on India’s 75th Independence Day. He said, the Mission aims to aid the government in meeting its climate targets and making India a green hydrogen hub and this will help in meeting the target of production of 5 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030 and the related development of renewable energy capacity.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, since no single ministry is responsible for moving India towards net zero, the Environment, Forest and Climate Change , Ministry of New and Renewable energy , and Ministry of Heavy Industries  scheme to promote electric vehicles), have largely been the driving force behind India's effort in this direction.
Dr Jitendra Singh said, he is looking forward to very close engagements at the Plenary and Roundtables of Global Clean Energy Action Forum, especially in the light of recent breakthroughs in the areas of Clean Energy Technologies both at home and abroad.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Suhas Yathiraj for winning Silver medal in Badminton at Paralympics Games
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Suhas Yathiraj for winning Silver medal in Badminton at the Paralympics Games in Tokyo.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"A fantastic confluence of service and sports! @dmgbnagar Suhas Yathiraj has captured the imagination of our entire nation thanks to his exceptional sporting performance. Congratulations to him on winning the Silver medal in Badminton. Best wishes to him for his future endeavours."
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Cabinet approves equity infusion of RCF in Talcher Fertilizers Ltd.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for equity investment of Rs.1033.54 crore  @ 29.67% of the total project cost for setting up a Coal Gasification based fertilizer project in Talcher Fertilizer Ltd.  by Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Limited .
The revival of the Talcher project will ensure huge investment in the fertilizer sector from the Government through PSUs. This will create job opportunities and also boost the economy of the State and the eastern region. The revival of the fertilizer unit will also ensure increase in indigenous production of urea leading to greater self-reliance in urea.
Background:
TFL, a Joint Venture company of GAIL, RCF, CIL and FCIL was incorporated in November, 2015 with shareholding of 29.67% of GAIL, RCF and CIL each and 10.99% of FCIL to revive the Talcher Fertilizer Plant. TFL has been formed to set up a coal gasification based fertilizer project at Talcher, District Angul, Odisha. The share of GAIL, CIL and RCF in the equity of TFL shall be Rs.1033.54 crore  based on the Capex of Rs.11,611.48 crore  for the Goal gasification based fertilizer plant. GAIL and CIL are both Maharatna Public Sector Enterprises and their Board is competent to approve their equity investment in the Joint Venture company TFL. RCF is a Miniratna company and its equity investment in the project is beyond the delegated financial powers of its Board.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
44.61 Cr. Vaccine Doses administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
3,06,63,147total recoveries across the country so far
Recovery Rate currently at 97.39%
41,678patients recovered during last 24 hours
India reports 43,654new cases in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently 3,99,436
Active cases constitute 1.27% of total cases
Weekly Positivity Rate remainsbelow5%, currently at 2.36%
Daily positivity rate at 2.51%, remains below 5%
Testing capacity substantially ramped up – 46.09 cr tests total conducted
Prime Minister's Office
PM praises German Embassy's celebration of Naatu Naatu
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi praised the Video shared by German Ambassador to India and Bhutan, Dr Philipp Ackermann, where he and members of the embassy celebrated Oscar success of the Nattu Nattu song. The video was shot in Old Delhi.
Earlier in February, Korean embassy in India also came out with a video celebrating the song
Reply to the German Ambassador's tweet, the Prime Minister tweeted :
"The colours and flavours of India! Germans can surely dance and dance well!"
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice-President extends birthday wishes to former President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind
The Vice-President, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar today extended his birthday greeting to the former President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji.
In a X post, the Vice-President said;
“Warm greetings to former President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind Ji on his birthday! He is a symbol of nobility, wisdom and percipience, whose leadership at the helm has greatly benefitted our nation. May he be blessed with a long and healthy life.”
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
DARPG to observe ‘Swachhata Pakhwada’ from 16th May
The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances , Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, will observe ‘SwachhataPakhwada’ at its premises from May 16 to 31, 2018. Smt. MeenakshiLekhi, MP , New Delhi and Member, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Personnel, Public Grievances, Law and Justice will attend the launch of SwachhataAbhiyan at Sardar Patel Bhawantomorrow on 16.05.2018 to renew and reinforce the concept of cleanliness among the officers and staff of the Department.
The Department has prepared achronological plan of activities during the ‘SwachhataPakhwada’. The activities include recording, reviewing and weeding out of old records, conducting auction of old and obsolete items, cleaning of fans, furniture and other electronic items.It is also planned to clean office premises, canteens, toilets, and surrounding areas adjacent to the building during the Pakhwada. Other activities also include acquisition of potted plants to create an eco- friendly environment. A Poster/Slogan Competition will also be organised on the theme of Swachh Bharat on the occasion. The best workstation will also be declared in the Department and an appreciation certificate will be awarded to the winner.
The Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh and a senior officer from M/o Drinking Water & Sanitation are scheduled to visit the office premises on May 29, 2018to inspect the implementation of the Swachhata Action Plan.
The Department has implemented 100% e-office and digitised allrecords. The physical files which were not required to be retained have been removed. The Department has replaced plastic bottles by glass bottles and also arranged potted plants to create eco-friendly environment.
President's Secretariat
President of India attends Mahashivratri celebrations at Isha Yoga centre in Coimbatore
The President of India, Shri Ram NathKovind, attended the Mahashivratri celebrations at Isha Yoga Centre in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, as the Chief Guest today . Speaking on the occasion, the President said this celebration is an opportunity to experience the grace of Mahashivaratri. He expressed happiness at SadhguruJaggiVasudev and the Isha Foundation making India’s age-old spiritualism and values accessible to today’s youth.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Sexual Harrassment of Women at Workplace
The Government of India enacted ‘The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace  Act, 2013’  with the aim to provide safe and secure work environment to women working in organised or unorganised sector. The Act casts an obligation to constitute Internal Committee / Local Committees  for receiving complaints of sexual harassment at workplace.
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has developed a handbook and a training module for effective implementation/ awareness of the SH Act. In addition, government issues advisories from time to time to all State Governments/ UT Administrations, Ministries/ Departments of Government of India and business associations/ Chambers to ensure effective implementation of the Act. Further, an online complaint management system titled the Sexual Harassment electronic–Box  has been put in place for registering complaints related to sexual harassment of women at workplace. The Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India has also issued advisories to all the Central Ministries/ Departments to complete the inquiry in a time bound manner and to include the information related to number of cases filed/ disposed under the SH Act in their annual report.
Apart from this, on 31st July 2018, the Ministry of Corporate Affairs has amended the Companies  Rules, 2014 for mandatory inclusion of a statement in the Report of the Board of Directors about compliance with the provisions relating to the constitution of IC under the SH Act .
- scheme for setting up of 1023 Fast Track Special Courts  across the country to help adjudicate cases of Rape, and offences pending for trial under POCSO ct has also been appraised for assisting States/ UTs.
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, Shri Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Piyush Goyal calls for intensive efforts to save and promote ideals of multilateralism
Minister calls for a consensus-based outcome document for the Ministerial, particularly on agenda and priorities related to trade and investment
Goyal urges G20 to commit to positive and timely discussions on TRIPS waiver extension to COVID 19 diagnostics and therapeutics
Fisheries negotiations and permanent solution to public stockholding and e-commerce moratorium deserve the urgent attention of the Ministerial: Piyush Goyal
Goyal seeks collective solutions to strengthen resilient global supply chains amidst geopolitical and pandemic-driven disruptions
Minister calls for promoting healthy and sustainable way of living based on PM Modi’s call for Lifestyle for Environment 
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal called for intensive efforts to save and promote multilateralism. He was delivering his opening statement at the G20 Trade, Investment and Industry Ministerial Meeting that is underway in Bali, Indonesia.
He expressed concern that if multilateralism was imperilled, the world would not be left with many forums to promote dialogue and diplomacy and thus free trade would suffer.
The Minister reiterated that India stood firmly with the Indonesian Presidency in its efforts to achieve an outcome based on consensus reflecting the collective commitment of all nations for a fair, transparent and rules-based multilateral trading system
Emphasizing that India believes that multilateralism is the cornerstone for managing and facilitating global trade, the Minister welcomed the outcomes of WTO MC12. He urged the G20 to commit itself to positive and timely discussions on important areas mandated by the MC12 including WTO reforms and extension of TRIPS waver to cover the production and supply of COVID 19 diagnostics and therapeutics within the agreed timeframe of 6 months. He also asked members to be conscious that our fisheries negotiations and a permanent solution to public stockholding, a permanent solution to e-commerce moratorium amongst other agendas required their urgent attention and decisions.
The Minister observed that in the wake of the pandemic and other recent geopolitical developments, the world had witnessed disruptions in supply chains. There was an urgent need to address these challenges, he said.
Expressing grave concern over climate change he called for promoting a healthy and sustainable way of living based on traditions and values of conservation and moderation. In this regard, the ‘LIFE’ approach, that is, ‘Lifestyle For Environment’ proposed by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi can prove to be an effective tool in promoting sustainable lifestyles and enhancing environmental sustainability, he opined.
He called upon all members to show utmost flexibility and draw from the experience at the WTO MC12 in June where significant progress to promote equitable and fair trade was achieved.
There was significant support to India’s position and many members expressed the desire to see outcomes, and aligned with India’s proposal.
Ministry of Education
Inclusion of Real Stories in School curriculum
The National Council of Educational Research and Training has given appropriate space to freedom fighters who participated in the freedom struggle of India in its textbooks of Social Sciences and History from the upper primary to the senior secondary stages. In these textbooks, there are several references to stories of the heroic freedom fighters who were part of the freedom struggle of India.
The information was given by the Minister of State for Education, Smt. Annpurna Devi in a written reply in the LokSabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 172.61 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 11.17 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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VACCINE DOSES
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SUPPLIED
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1,72,61,59,520
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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11,17,06,742
More than 172.61 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 11.17 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Steel
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan condoles the passing away of former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee
Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister of Steel and Petroleum & Natural Gas has condoled the sad demise of former President Shri Pranab Mukherjee. In a tweet message Shri Pradhan said, “A statesman, a doyen of Indian politics, Pranab da’s passing away is a personal loss for me. He leaves behind a lasting legacy and a void in Indian polity that will be difficult to fill.” He further said, “From being India’s youngest Finance Minister to becoming the 13th President of India, Pranab da served the nation with distinction. He was always valued for his political acumen, understanding of parliamentary procedures and ability to build consensus across Party lines.”
Recalling his interactions with the former President the minister said, “I especially, cherish the memories of our visit to Jangipur in 2017, his former LS constituency, where he handed over the 2.5 croreth LPG connection under #PMUY. It was an emotional moment for him.”
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
One more Look-out-Circular issued by Ministry of Women and Child Development regarding NRI Matrimonial disputes
The Integrated Nodal Agency , in its meeting held today under the chairpersonship of WCD Secretary, decided to issue one more Look-out-Circular.
The INA also recommended that the passport of the concerned person may be impounded/revoked as per provisions of the Passport Act.
Last month, the Ministry had issued 5 LoCs after examining the complaints received regarding NRI matrimonial disputes.
In criminal matter involving NRI’s, LoC could be issued by the INA in cognizable offences, when the overseas husband is deliberately evading arrest or not appearing in the trial court despite Non Bailable Warrants and other coercive measures or there is a likelihood that he will leave the country to evade trial or arrest.The LoC will be issued after having the case scrutinised by NCW.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds the transformation of 30 hostile barren lands into a beautiful eco-tourism destination
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has praised the efforts of Coal India team to transform 30 hostile barren lands into a beautiful eco-tourism destination of 1610 Hectares, which is being visited not only by the people but also winged tourists.
Responding to a tweet thread by Union Minister of State for Railways, Coal and Mines, Raosaheb Patil Danve, the Prime Minister said;
“Commendable effort to further sustainable growth and eco-tourism.”
Finance Commission
Finance Commission to visit Karnataka from 23rd to 26th June, 2019
The 15th Finance Commission headed by Chairman, Shri N.K. Singh will visit the State of Karnataka from 23rd to 26th June, 2019. This will the the 22nd State of India that the Commission will be visiting.
As part of its visit, the Commission will be interacting with the Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri H. D. Kumaraswamy alongwith his other Cabinet colleagues and senior State Government officers. The Commission will also be meeting representatives of political parties of the State. There will be separate meetings with the representatives of Rural Local Bodies and Urban Local Bodies of Karnataka. An interaction of the Finance Commission has been scheduled with senior economists and another with IT experts including Sh. Nandan Nilekani, on possible Performance Based Incentives to promote DBT, PFMS and Digital Economy. The Commission will also hold a meeting with the representatives of trade and industry of the State of Karnataka.
During its stay in Karnataka, the Commission will be visiting the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre . The KSNDMC is a State of the Art Centre for managing and monitoring disaster response and a first of its kind established in the country.
One of the major issues being faced by Bangalore city is management of its traffic. To understand the issues and solutions a visit to Bangalore City Traffic Management Centre has been planned.
The Finance Commission will also visit the Bosch Experience Centre. Bosch is one of oldest Companies in Bangalore. It has recently opened a unique State of the Art Experience Centre.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of former MP Shri Sharad Tripathi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the untimely demise of former MP Shri Sharad Tripathi.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, "Shri Sharad Tripathi’s untimely demise has left me as well as many others saddened. He loved serving society and working for the downtrodden. He made unique efforts to popularise the ideals of Sant Kabir Das Ji. Condolences to his family and supporters. Om Shanti."
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
89.50% disposal percentage of Consumer Cases filed in Consumer Commissions
The Union Minister of State for Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply to a question in Lok Sabha today informed that the status of Consumer Cases filed in Consumer Commissions across the Country since inception is given below:
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Name of Agency
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Cases filed since inception
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Cases disposed since inception
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Pendency
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Disposal percentage
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National Commission
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139774
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117455
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22319
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84.03%
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State Commissions
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882857
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766376
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116481
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86.81%
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District Commissions
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4484105
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4044657
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439448
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90.20%
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Total
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5506736
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4928488
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578248
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89.50%
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations
The number of electric vehicles in the country, as per Vahan 4 data, as on 25-03-2022, is 10,76,420 and a total of 1,742 Public Charging Stations , as per the Bureau of Energy Efficiency , are operational in the country, as on 21-03-2022.
Ministry of Power has issued “Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles – the revised consolidated Guidelines and Standards” on 14.01.2022 to accelerate the E-Mobility transition in the country.
Under the Scheme for Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India Phase-II  of the Ministry of Heavy Industries, 2877 public EV charging stations have been sanctioned in 68 cities.
Action Plans have been prepared by Bureau of Energy Efficiency  for 8 cities with 4 million plus population . Under these Action Plans, scenario wise targets have been prepared for Business as Usual , Moderate and Aggressive Scenarios for installation of chargers in these cities.
Ministry of Heavy Industries  had invited proposals from any Govt. Organization/Public Sector Undertaking  /Govt. DISCOM/ Oil Public Sector Undertaking and similar other Public/Private entities to build and operate Public EV charging infrastructure on Expressways and National Highways under FAME India Scheme Phase-II for Highways & Expressways, wherein PSU Energy Efficiency Services Limited , in consortium with Convergence Energy Services Ltd. , has been awarded the work for setting up of EV charging stations along 16 NH/Expressways.
In order to facilitate EESL in the above prospect, NHAI has signed an MOU with EESL. As per this MoU, NHAI shall provide space/land near toll plazas and its buildings for installation of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, based on revenue sharing model, subject to an agreeable amount to NHAI and EESL. As part of the Wayside Amenities , National Highways Authority of India  has also awarded 39 such facilities for development.
This reply was given by the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written statement to a starred question in Lok Sabha.